Lowering a Hybrid

[B.G.]

Hey guys, im new to the forum and the truck/suv scene. Been modding euro's for the past 7 years and just decided to pick up 08 tahoe hybrid. I want to lower it maybe 2/3? Is this possible? Im still on the fence if I want 6's or 4's on it. But that wont be happening for a couple months. Im ready alot of good reviews on DJMs kit. My brother runs one on his f150 fx2 and loves it. Think ill prob follow suit. But im just curious if this thing can be even lowered? Thanks

Pic of my of my old s60R:

 

[NORCAL SS]

here you go on that kit
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=87

or if you want to go lower and still have a great ride the djm kit is the way to go
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=89

 

[B.G.]

here you go on that kit
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=87

or if you want to go lower and still have a great ride the djm kit is the way to go
http://www.tbssowners.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=89

Thanks for the info man.. Looks like your the guy to go to on the boards when it comes to lowering Ill purchase the kit through you. Question, I am going to be using my vehicle to tow as well, and wonder if I would need to upgrade the rear shocks as well? How does that first kit ride?

 

[NORCAL SS]

you should have the autoride set up on your truck. Ie when you load it up the rear end levels itself. Check if you have that then I can dial in the drop you want.

 

[B.G.]

Eeeek, any idea how I would go about this. I just got the truck a day ago. Havent even browsed through the manual yet

 

[NORCAL SS]

in rear take a look at the top of the shocks. If you see a airline going into the shock then you have the autoride set up also looks like a airbag on the shock. if you want you can snap a pic and shoot it to me at [email protected] or text me 415 519 2432 im up late lowering a brand new 2011 ext escalade so ill be up for a while.

 

[Modded]

in rear take a look at the top of the shocks. If you see a airline going into the shock then you have the autoride set up also looks like a airbag on the shock. if you want you can snap a pic and shoot it to me at [email protected] or text me 415 519 2432 im up late lowering a brand new 2011 ext escalade so ill be up for a while.

The easier way of doing what Norcal said is to check whether your rear socks are orange/red and black, blue and black or all black.
If there is any orange or red on the shock you have Autoride, if not, then you don't.

 

[B.G.]

Cool, ill take a look at it in the a m.. Thanks for the help guys.. Really looking forward to lowering it and throwing some wheels on

 

[jtalambo]

A lowered hybrid would be ****. GL.

 

[soulsea]

Sooooooo, what happened?

 

[THE YETI]

in rear take a look at the top of the shocks. If you see a airline going into the shock then you have the autoride set up also looks like a airbag on the shock. if you want you can snap a pic and shoot it to me at [email protected] or text me 415 519 2432 im up late lowering a brand new 2011 ext escalade so ill be up for a while.

how low u going on the Esky? Keeping Autoride? We're on the fence about lowering the wife's burban another inch... 2/3 right now, autoride maintained. :shake:

 

[B.G.]

Sooooooo, what happened?

I ended up purchasing the wheels first. They are still sitting in the garage waiting for tires. I dont like riding around on wheels without being lowered, so when I get the change to lower it, im going to do so and slap on the wheels. The look is gonna be sinister though

I just started a biz, so much of my time has been consumed w that and not on modding...

 

[soulsea]

But I don't want to wait ... do it now! Do it do it!!!

J/k, I just wanna see what it looks like on someone else's HyHoe so that I know what to slap on mine.

Cheers!

 

[soulsea]

Well, it looks that I am the guinea hoe for all things hybrid ...

Thus the deed is done and I have ordered the 2/3-4 Belltech kit from Norcal SS.
Should be here next Monday, appointment to instal set for Tuesday, pics pending.

 

[Monarkk]

subbed!

 

[THE YETI]

Hell yes! Soulsea breaking the Hybrid Standards!!!

 

[soulsea]

Hell yes! Soulsea breaking the Hybrid Standards!!!

lol, I hope that's all I break cause my warranty is in the trash ... screw it, it ain't worth saving if I have to roll stock.

Next: Blower straight into the hybrid system see what happens.

 

[THE YETI]

lol, I hope that's all I break cause my warranty is in the trash ... screw it, it ain't worth saving if I have to roll stock.

Next: Blower straight into the hybrid system see what happens.

solar panels on the roof? solar power hot water heater for the windshield washer fluid?

:LOL:

 

[soulsea]

solar panels on the roof? solar power hot water heater for the windshield washer fluid?

Don't be a silly nilly, windshield fluid doesn't need to get heated ... that's a ridiculous idea.

No no, it's for this.

 

[THE YETI]

you need one of those in DC!